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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.10, 45.67 and 25.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.10, 45.67 and 25.85 is: 35.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.10 : 45.67 = 25.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.10/45.67 = 25.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.10x = 45.67 × 25.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.10x = 1,180.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180.57/33.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.67

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